The Nurse Is Assigned to Work on a Hospital Committee

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assigned to work on a hospital committee to reduce medication errors.The committee members seem hostile and blaming,and one member suggests that the committee should no longer meet.Which statement,if made by the nurse,indicates an understanding of the stages of group development?

A) "We are not able to work as a cohesive group;it would be best if the committee work was assigned to other staff."
B) "The composition of this committee needs to be evaluated;some of the members should be reassigned."
C) "Conflict is a normal stage of group work;we should set ground rules and clarify the goal of this committee."
D) "We are just not having much fun as a group;we need to have a social gathering to get to know each other as friends."